Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO

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2020 Population

148,500

0.523% 1-year decline

US Senator

Roy Blunt

Republican Party

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

35.6

0.565% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

15.1%

8.96% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$52,776

3.76% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$146,300

8.94% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

72,083

0.488% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO had a population of 149k people with a median age of 35.6 and a median household income of $52,776. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO declined from 149,280 to 148,500, a −0.523% decrease and its median household income grew from $50,865 to $52,776, a 3.76% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (49.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (37.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.7%), White (Hispanic) (3.12%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.16%).

8.22% of the households in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.5% of the residents in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jackson County--Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO are Avila University (443 degrees awarded in 2020), Pinnacle Career Institute-South Kansas City (196 degrees), and Research College of Nursing (153 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO was $146,300, and the homeownership rate was 55%.

Most people in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO was 2 cars per household.

Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO borders Overland Park (North), Prairie Village & Merriam Cities PUMA, KS, Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS, Kansas City (Central) PUMA, MO, Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO, Jackson County (South Central) PUMA, MO, and Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO.

Population & Diversity

Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO is home to a population of 149k people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2020, 4.96% of Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO residents were born outside of the country (7.37k people).

In 2020, there were 1.33 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (73.8k people) in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 55.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.49k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO are Spanish (5,706 households), Arabic (1,262 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (824 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

78,412

Women

52.7%

70,241

Men

47.3%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 148,653 inhabitants, with 47.3% men, and 52.7% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.5%

2020 Citizenship

97.5%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.5% of Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
73.8k ± 2.37k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
55.7k ± 2.5k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.49k ± 929

6.69%

Hispanic Population

9.94k people

6.69% of the people in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO are hispanic (9.94k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,375 ± 906 people
El Salvador
501 ± 549 people
Bangladesh
417 ± 501 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO was Mexico, the natal country of 1,375 Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO residents, followed by El Salvador with 501 and Bangladesh with 417.

Foreign-Born Population

4.96%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

7.37k people

4.73%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

7.07k people

As of 2020, 4.96% of Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO residents (7.37k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO was 4.73%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,706 households (4.15%)
Arabic
1,262 households (0.919%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
824 households (0.6%)

8.22% of the households in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO was Spanish. 4.15% of the households in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,749 ± 302
Gulf War (2001-)
1,266 ± 251
Gulf War (1990s)
1,037 ± 210

Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.17 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO employs 72.1k people. The largest industries in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO are Restaurants & Food Services (4,679 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,027 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,407 people), and the highest paying industries are Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($99,717), Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($94,153), and Legal services ($91,536).

Males in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,248. The income inequality in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.415, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

37,512

Women

52%

34,571

Men

48%

The workforce of Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO in 2020 was 72,083 people, with 52% woman, and 48% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO.

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Occupations

72.1k

2020 Value

0.488%

1 Year growth

± 0.488%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO grew at a rate of 0.488%, from 71.7k employees to 72.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO, are Customer service representatives (2,796 people), Cashiers (1,742 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,712 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

72.1k

2020 Value

0.488%

1 Year growth

± 0.488%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO grew at a rate of 0.488%, from 71.7k employees to 72.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,679 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,027 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,407 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO, though some of these residents may live in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,984

Median earning men ± $1,393

$33,343

Median earning women ± $1,315

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($55,958), Information ($55,525), and Public Administration ($52,489).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,457), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($40,860), and Public Administration ($40,592).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $30.9B, followed by Mixed freight ($30.9B) and Pharmaceuticals ($29.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Missouri products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$312B

2020 Value in Missouri

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Missouri

97.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Missouri trade was $312B. This is expected to increase 97.1% to $614B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Missouri trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$26.1B
Texas
$15.4B
Kansas
$15.2B

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $26.1B, followed by Texas with $15.4B and Kansas and $15.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Missouri shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

Roy Blunt and Josh Hawley are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Missouri

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Roy Blunt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Roy Blunt and Josh Hawley are the senators currently representing Missouri.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO awarded 956 degrees. The student population of Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 1,067 male students and 1,657 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO are White (636 and 69.9%), followed by Black or African American (149 and 16.4%), Hispanic or Latino (73 and 8.02%), and Two or More Races (18 and 1.98%).

The largest universities in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO by number of degrees awarded are Avila University (443 and 46.3%), Pinnacle Career Institute-South Kansas City (196 and 20.5%), and Research College of Nursing (153 and 16%).

The most popular majors in Jackson County--Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO are Registered Nursing (193 and 20.2%), Massage Therapy (131 and 13.7%), and Medical Assistant (76 and 7.95%).

The median tuition cost in Jackson County--Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO for private four year colleges is $21,115.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 41.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 2,724 (39.2% men and 60.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 2,724 students enrolled in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO, 39.2% men and 60.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,630 records, of which 64.7% were women and 35.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Computer & Information Sciences
30 degree-majors awarded
General Business
26 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
157 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Jackson County--Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO was General Computer & Information Sciences with 30 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Jackson County--Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Avila University
443 degrees awarded
Pinnacle Career Institute-South Kansas City
196 degrees awarded
Research College of Nursing
153 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Avila University with 443 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 288 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO, which is 0.431 times less than the 668 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 636 degrees mean that there were 4.27 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 149 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($26,688) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,260) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,088) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.562% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.471% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (32.6k), Some college (29.8k), and Bachelors Degree (23.8k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO was $146,300 in 2020, which is 0.637 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $134,300 to $146,300, a 8.94% increase. The homeownership rate in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO is 55%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO have an average commute time of 22.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO is $52,776. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO was St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO with a value of $102,298, followed by St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO and St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO, with respective values of $100,747 and $96,368.

Housing

Property

$146,300

Median Property Value 2020

±$3,297

$35,070

Median Property Taxes

±$1,305

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

55%

Homeownership

2020

65.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 55% of the housing units in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 54.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO was St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO with a value of $102,298, followed by St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO and St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO, with respective values of $100,747 and $96,368.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$52,776

Median Household Income

± $2,034

63.7k

Number of Households

± 2,049

In 2020, the median household income of the 63.7k households in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO grew to $52,776 from the previous year's value of $50,865.

The following chart displays the households in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.415

2020 Wage GINI in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO

0.414

2019 Wage GINI in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO

In 2020, the income inequality in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO was 0.415 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0805% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (81.2%)
Worked At Home (7.28%)
Carpooled (6.55%)

In 2020, 81.2% of workers in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.28%) and those who carpooled to work (6.55%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO have a shorter commute time (22.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.21% of the workforce in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO (22.1k out of 146k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

87.4% of the population of Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO has health coverage, with 48% on employee plans, 13.3% on Medicaid, 12.5% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 1.43% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Missouri was $8,107 in 2014. This is a 3.14% increase from the previous year ($7,860).

Primary care physicians in Missouri see 1422 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.559% decrease from the previous year (1430 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1672 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 491 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Missouri. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Missouri, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

1,422 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Missouri

Primary care physicians in Missouri see an average of 1,422 patients per year. This represents a 0.559% decrease from the previous year (1,430 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Missouri in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Missouri across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24% under 18 years, 25.5% between 18 and 34 years, 35.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.3% were men and 53.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12.6%

Uninsured

48%

Employer Coverage

13.3%

Medicaid

12.5%

Medicare

12.1%

Non-Group

1.43%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO grew by 0.00104% from 12.6% to 12.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.